I’m seeking to interview real estate agents, business/finance faculty, personal finance experts, real estate attorneys, and other professionals for the following story (no lending professionals please): Understanding VA home loan appraisal fees. I can only accept full-sentence written responses (which I can use as quotes) for this article. My deadline for written answers to these questions is 1 p.m. Central, Thursday, September 18, 2025. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you want to be included in my article, you must agree to give Rocket Mortgage permission for you to appear in this article. If you don’t grant this permission now, ahead of time, I cannot use you in my story. When you reply to my questions below, be sure to copy and paste the boilerplate text found in question #1 below and include your name typed in the blank. Thanks for participating! QUESTIONS: 1. Please fill your name in this blank and email me back this entire paragraph along with your written responses to the rest of the questions below: I, _______________(INSERT YOUR NAME) hereby give my permission to Rocket, LLC and its affiliates, agents, and partners (“Authorized Persons”) to use my name, likeness, and any quotes, statements, or media I provide (collectively, “Materials”) for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes. This includes use on websites, social media, digital or print ads, and other marketing platforms. I understand that my quote(s) may be edited for clarity or length but will not be misrepresented. I confirm that my statements reflect my honest opinions and experiences. By sending this electronic email, I grant Rocket, LLC the right to use these Materials and my Likeness without further approval or compensation. I also release Rocket, LLC from any liability related to the use of this content as outlined above. 2. Please define and explain what the VA loan appraisal fee is, how it works, and what the typical charge is. 3. Who pays the VA loan appraisal fees – buyers or sellers? 4. What is the VA appraisal timeline – when does the appraisal typically occur? 5. What happens if the lender has to cancel a VA appraisal? Is there a cancellation fee charged to the appraiser? How much and who has to pay this? What are the rules on cancellation fees? 6. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location (YOU MUST BE U.S.-BASED), email address, website bio address, and LinkedIn URL?  

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What is down payment assistance? I can only accept full-sentence written responses (which I can use as quotes) for this article. My deadline for written answers to these questions is 1 p.m. Central, Friday, September 19, 2025. Thanks for participating! QUESTIONS: 1. Please define and explain what down payment assistance is and how it worked 2. What are down payment assistance programs, and how do these work? 3. What are some different types of down payment assistance programs, including: grants, loans, low-interest loans, etc.? How does each work? 4. Who qualifies for down payment assistance and how? 5. What are the requirements for down payment assistance (e.g., live in the home for the required period, complete a homebuyer class, home must be in the specified locale/County, meet the income and purchase limits, etc.) 6. How can you find DPA programs? (E.g., check HUD’s directory, ask your lender, search locally, etc.) 7. What is involved with applying for DPA? (E.g., pick a DPA with your mortgage loan officer, confirm repayment rules, gather documentation, etc.) 8. What are some worthy alternatives to down payment assistance (e.g., other lenders, government-backed mortgages, etc.)? 9. How long does DPA approval and funding take on average? 10. Can I combine multiple DPA sources? 11. What are the drawbacks of using DPA? 12. Anything else you’d like to add? 13. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?  

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